The TEFL jobs in China training program is organized by the Information
Research Center, of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA).
The TEFL jobs in China certification is authorized by the department of Cultural
and Educational Experts, of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs
(SAFEA), and is officially recognized throughout China.

In order to address fluctuations in supply and demand for foreign teachers in
China, foreign expert status is limited to those who have two years teaching
experience. The department of Cultural and Educational Experts, of the State
Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) permits foreigners to teach in
China, with foreign expert status, if they have taken the TEFL jobs in China
training, have obtained their certificate, and have their records on the
evaluation system for foreign language experts, which is maintained by the
Information Research Center, SAFEA. Of course, every applicant who would like to
apply a foreign expert certificate must have a bachelor's degree or beyond.